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The Appomattox Surrender Flag of the US Confederacy. Arguably, the true final flag of the confederacy was a dishtowel.

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The Appomattox Surrender Flag of the US Confederacy. Arguably, the true final flag of the confederacy was a dishtowel.

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pics@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Appomattox_Court_House#Battle

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In fairness, no self-respecting army would carry a surrender flag with them. They would just improvise if they needed one…
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